2001 Hartford Court Zinfandel Dina's Vineyard
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The 2001 Zinfandel Dina’s Vineyard emerges from a dry-farmed, head-pruned 95-year old vineyard. There are 325 cases of this offering, which tips the scales at a lofty 15.9% alcohol. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet nose of blackberries, boysenberries, and chocolatey black cherries. Medium to full-bodied and rich, with more minerality and structure than the Russian River cuvee, it is a less opulent, but beautifully made, full-throttle effort to enjoy over the next few years. Tel. (707) 525-6295
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Saturated medium ruby. Roasted blackberry and blueberry, bitter chocolate and black pepper on the nose. Urgent and vinous, with syrupy sweetness of fruit, superb concentration and a strong suggestion of wet slate. Very much like tasting a barrel sample, but with the clarity of flavor of a finished wine. Ends with serious, firm tannins and outstanding lingering sweetness of fruit.